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Be Chinatown toy giveaway

Sheriff Miyamoto, Assistant Sheriff Engler and SFSO staff turned out to a “Be Chinatown” holiday event in December 2020. Organizers delivered gifts to 600 children living in residential hotels to make sure that no child was forgotten this holiday season. Be Chinatown includes community members and merchants focused on bringing community back to Chinatown in the wake of the pandemic.

 

Sheriff Paul Miyamoto recognizes National Peace Officers Week, which honors law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty. The public candlelight vigil commemoration changed to a virtual one this year because of COVID-19. It was held May 13.
Deputy Linton Martin, Sr. funeral service December 2020

Sheriff Paul Miyamoto paid tribute to Deputy Linton Martin, Sr., who collapsed and died in the line of duty in early December. Dep. Martin was a native San Franciscan who joined the SFSO in 2001 after serving in the US Navy. A procession of Sheriff’s vehicles followed the casket to County Jail #3 in San Bruno where Dep. Martin worked. He received a final salute from his colleagues. May Dep. Martin Rest in Peace.

Sheriff Miyamoto takes a walk in the Sunset to chat with small business owners.
Sheriff Miyamoto welcomes newly appointed Lieutenants and Sergeants. The four Lieutenants and 15 Sergeants take on greater roles of leadership and responsibility at the Sheriff's Office.
SFSO participated in an active shooter training exercise.
SFSO K-9 handlers show off their doggies.
US Air Force recognizes Sheriff's Office for joint training exercise

SFSO honed their search, rescue & identification skills in November 2020 during a role-playing scenario with the US Air Force 571st Mobile Support Advisory Squadron. This year’s practice was more challenging as SFSO sought to recover masked-up USAF members over a five-hour period across San Francisco. USAF Lt. Col. & 571st Commander Justin Keating recognized Sheriff Miyamoto and staff members for their participation & support of this critical joint training exercise.

 

The Sheriff's Office proudly participates in the City and County of San Francisco's Combined Charities annual campaign, which raises funds for more than 1,200 nonprofits. Watch to see several SFSO employees discuss why they donate.
The Sheriff's Office-sponsored SF Junior Deputy Program's Zoom Beyond initiative raises funds to buy essential items to aid Northern California wildfire survivors.